Lady
Lionel Richie / The Commodores Lyrics
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You have made me what I am and I'm yours
My love, there's so many ways I want to say I love you
Let me hold you in my arms forever more
You have gone and made me such a fool
I'm so lost in your love
And oh, girl we belong together
Lady, for so many years I thought I'd never find you
You have come into my life and, made me whole
Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning
Let me hear you whisper softly in my ear
In my eyes I see no one else but you
There's no other love like our love
Oh yes, girl I'll always want you near me
I've waited for you for so long
Oh, lady, your love's the only love I need
And beside me is where I want you to be
'Cause, my love, my love, there's somethin' I want you to know
You're the love of my life, of my life, you're my lady
You're my lady
Dear Lionel Richie,
The song "Three Times a Lady" is a beautiful dedication to a loved one who has brought joy and cherished memories. The opening lines, "Thanks for the times that you've given me, the memories are all in mind," express gratitude for the happy moments spent together. The lyrics then move on to acknowledge that this love story has come to an end, and that there's something important that must be said out loud.
The song's refrain, "You're once, twice, three times a lady," refers to the three different stages of a woman's life: daughter, mother, and grandmother. The phrase "three times a lady" signifies the depth, richness, and multi-faceted beauty of a woman's life, and suggests that the woman being addressed is someone who has lived a full and meaningful life. The repeated phrase "And I love you" serves as a reminder of the depth of the singer's feelings, and is a moving expression of love.
The second verse, "When we are together, the moments I cherish, with every beat of my heart," emphasizes the importance of the present moment and the love shared by the two individuals. The lines "To touch you, to hold you, to feel you, to need you, there's nothing to keep us apart" signify the strength and unity of the love between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for the times that you've given me
I am grateful for all the memories we have shared together
The memories are all in mind
The experiences we have shared will always be etched in my mind
And now that we've come
Since we have reached a certain point in our relationship
To the end of our rainbow
Our journey together has reached its end and I must convey something important
There's something I must say out loud
I need to express my feelings openly
You're once, twice
You have been a lady who has always been there for me, twice over
Three times a lady
And now, as we part ways, I realize that you are not just a wonderful person but a truly special lady I have encountered thrice
And I love you
I hold a deep affection for you
When we are together
The time we spend together is sacred to me
The moments I cherish
The memories of our time together are very precious to me
With every beat of my heart
My feelings for you keep growing stronger each day
To touch you, to hold you
I want to feel your presence and hold you tight
To feel you, to need you
The desire to be close to you and feel your love is overwhelming
There's nothing to keep us apart
No obstacle or distance can separate us
I love you
I have an intense feeling of affection and devotion for you
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel B. Richie
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@Tonyzales
Being a 90s baby and a son of a single mom born in the 70s I am very grateful for getting to hear these awesome songs. She passed in 2018 due to liver cancer but I will always remember her for sharing this with me 😌 thank you mom ❤
@karinberonius8799
It's great when you get to share your favourite songs with another generation, younger and older. The best part is that the music we've shared always brings back fond memories.
@dnjdhhyyrygtubcgcfct
My mom took me to see the Commodores and Lionel solo. I am thankful she taught us to be kind. She had soul in her spirit. ❤
@JAMESMOM1989
Your mom sounds like a sweet , caring and loving person.
@warrickterry4742
In the nicest way possible, I'm so jealous!
@lauracline8865
That is really hard to do really it is the way a lot of humans are myself I hate more humans then I like them but my daddy blowed his wife's head off so that was my daddy so take it from there
@lauracline8865
Some people you can't be good to so I don't try really I dontt
@veronicatorrejon2465
Genia tu mamá 🎉
@rodneybrazier3325
I love how positive and upbeat this song is. I can't speak for anyone else, but I sure miss the Commodores.
@AutumnIsBrenda
Me Too ❤